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Introducing Heather Simmons: Keynote Speaker for the Carers WA 2024 Conference

The Carers WA Conference is your chance to dive into the latest trends and challenges in caring. Be inspired, informed, and engaged by experts and peers in the field.

From burnout to balance: A guide for carers in the workplace

Balancing the demands of caring for a loved one with personal and professional responsibilities can often feel like walking a tight rope. As a carer you may be providing essential support to your loved one, often sacrificing your own needs in the process. However, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is not just beneficial for yourRead more

Event Ideas for Your Organisation This Carers Week 2024

National Carers Week, an annual week of recognition taking place from 13th to 19th October 2024, is a momentous occasion dedicated to honouring the selfless contributions of unpaid family carers across Australia. These remarkable individuals provide crucial support to those with disability, chronic illnesses, mental health issues, or drug-related problems, often without any formal recognition. Read more

5 great reasons to attend the Carers WA Conference 2024

The Carers WA Conference is your chance to dive into the latest trends and challenges in caring. Be inspired, informed, and engaged by experts and peers in the field.

Understanding the Recent State and Federal Budgets and Their Impact on Carers 

If you’re a carer seeking to comprehend the potential impacts of the recent state and federal budgets on your situation, we’ve assembled comprehensive reports detailing the main repercussions. 2024-25 WA State Budget: The latest WA State Budget was revealed by Treasurer Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, featuring: A surplus of $3.2 billion. A focus on cost-of-livingRead more

How does caring impact relationships?

Being an unpaid carer can have a profound effect on relationships. It can build a deeper understanding of what someone is going through, bringing you closer together with the person you are caring for and those around you as you navigate challenges together. It can also put strain on relationships. The added responsibilities, changes inRead more

Carer vs. Support Worker: Knowing the Difference

Using the term ‘carer’ correctly ensures that we accurately represent the sacrifices and contributions of unpaid carers while also acknowledging the important work of professional ‘support workers’. Here are some tips on how to use the term ‘carer’ correctly. 1. Understanding the Term ‘Carer’ A ‘carer’ is anyone who provides unpaid support to a familyRead more

Cooking Up A Healthy Mindset

We’re thrilled to welcome you to “Cooking Up A Healthy Mindset”, a unique fusion of a cookbook and a wellness guide, lovingly created by the Carers WA Youth Advisory Group. This book has been designed to align with the theme of Youth Week 2024 “Head, Body, Heart” and is dedicated to all of you –Read more

Interacting with the Code of Conduct for Aged Care: A Guide for Carers

Are you aware of the new Support at Home act that introduces a Code of Conduct for Aged Care? This Code is not just a list of guidelines; it’s a set of eight obligations that every approved provider, governing person, and aged care worker must strictly adhere to. These obligations are the cornerstone to providingRead more

Interacting with the Code of Conduct for Aged Care: A Guide for Service Providers

Are you aware of the new Support at Home act that introduces a Code of Conduct for Aged Care? This Code is not just a list of guidelines; it’s a set of eight obligations that every approved provider, governing person, and aged care worker must strictly adhere to. These obligations are the cornerstone to providingRead more

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